Historical Cities of Ouro Preto and Mariana
Visit the historic cities of Ouro Preto, considered a World Heritage Site, and Mariana, the first capital of the state of Minas Gerais. Visit churches and museums and get to know the traditions that tell the specifics and portray the customs and histories of each of these cities
- 10 hous approximately
- Mobile & printed vouchers accepted
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Free Cancellation
Fully refundable when canceled up to 24 hours prior to departure.
Highlights
- Visit traditional churches of the region
- Know the religion and traditions of the two cities
- Visit the Museum of Inconfidence, the second most visited in all Brazil
- See artworks made by brazilian famous artist, Aleijadinho
- Get to know the Church Cathedral da Sé, with the emphasis on the German pipe organ
Includes
- Round trip transportation to most downtown Belo Horizonte hotels
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees to the visited atractions
- Food and drinks
- Optional tours
Please Note
- The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
- We recommend using sunscreen, sunglasses, comfortable shoes.
- Entrance to the Nossa Senhora do Pilar Matrix costs BRL 10.00 per person.
- The entrance to the Church of St. Francis of Assis costs BRL 10,00 per person.
- Entrance to the Museum of Inconfidence costs BRL 5.00 per person.
- The entrance to the Municipal Theater of Ouro Preto costs BRL 4,00 per person.
- Entrance to N. Sra. Do Carmo Church costs BRL 3.00 per person.
- Entrance to Casa dos Contos is free.
- Entrance to the Museum of Mineralogy costs BRL 10.00 per person.
- The above amounts must be paid locally and are subject to change without notice.
- Minimum of 2 passengers to carry out the tour.
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Itinerary
Ouro Preto is located 90 km from the capital at an altitude of 1130 meters above sea level. Considered a World Heritage Site, it has as its attractions the Nossa Senhora do Pilar Church (considered the 2nd richest in gold in the country), São Francisco de Assis Church (Aleijadinho Work), Nossa Senhora da Conceição Church (with emphasis on the Aleijadinho Museum), Museum of Inconfidence (the second most visited museum in the country, being a thematic museum that reports on the origins of Ouro Preto as economy, social life, civil construction and the inconfidents) and Santa Rita Gold Mine in the urban area of Ouro Preto. After visiting it all, there is time for Lunch (optional not included) in Ouro Preto.
Then we head to Mariana, city that is 20 minutes from Ouro Preto. It was the 1st Capital of the State and the first headquarters of the archbishopric of Minas Gerais. Attractions of the city: Minas Gerais Square, where the old Town Hall and Prison, São Francisco de Assis Church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church and Pelourinho are located. Get to know the Church Cathedral da Sé, with the emphasis on the German pipe organ. Return in the afternoon with estimated arrival time at 6pm.
Then we head to Mariana, city that is 20 minutes from Ouro Preto. It was the 1st Capital of the State and the first headquarters of the archbishopric of Minas Gerais. Attractions of the city: Minas Gerais Square, where the old Town Hall and Prison, São Francisco de Assis Church, Nossa Senhora do Carmo Church and Pelourinho are located. Get to know the Church Cathedral da Sé, with the emphasis on the German pipe organ. Return in the afternoon with estimated arrival time at 6pm.
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Pickup Info
* The hotels located within the Avenida do Contorno or Praça da Liberdade are the hotels in the central area of Belo Horizonte, contemplating the districts Centro, Lourdes, Funcionários, Savassi, Barro Preto, among others.
* If your hotel is not inside this region, a meeting point will be provided. Please contact us to arrange the meeting point
